{"id":533,"date":"2021-12-03T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/?p=533"},"modified":"2021-12-03T08:16:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:16:01","slug":"help-your-child-become-a-confident-independent-reader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/03\/help-your-child-become-a-confident-independent-reader\/","title":{"rendered":"Help your child become a confident independent reader!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Parents often put in a lot of effort to research which book is right for their child at which age. And rightly so, because an age-appropriate book definitely makes the reading experience a whole lot different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about the TYPE of book format? Isn\u2019t it important to gauge the readiness of your child to be an independent reader? The answer is YES it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking the right book format \u2013 softcover or hardcover &#8211; and transitioning to another can be tricky for some kids. That is precisely why we at <a href=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zooboo<\/a> offer a wide choice in the type of book you\u2019d like for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us guide you on which Zooboo book format is best suited for your child!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"1\"><li><strong>Reading WITH parents<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended: <strong>5.5\u201dx5.5\u201d HARDCOVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your child is reading along with you, they are probably a little young. The hardbound pages help them gain the confidence to flip a book on their own. And since you\u2019re mostly reading to\/with them, the 5.5\u201dx5.5\u201d works perfectly fine at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.5BoardBook.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.5BoardBook.png 250w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.5BoardBook-52x60.png 52w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Starting to read with AND without parents<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended: <strong>8\u201dx8\u201d HARDCOVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can gradually transition to the large size book as they will start to want to read parts of the book on their own so the larger font &amp; illustrations will help here. Since you can start leaving them alone with their book, it is important to keep the book in hardcover format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8x8_-Board-book-Rs.999_-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8x8_-Board-book-Rs.999_-.png 250w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8x8_-Board-book-Rs.999_--52x60.png 52w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Transitioning from hardcover to softcover<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended: <strong>Upgrade to a \u2018waterproof LUSTRE\u2019 finish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this jump as accident-free as possible, you can upgrade your softcover books to a premium waterproof paper with a lustre finish. This paper quality will provide your child with a lot of sturdiness while they flip pages on their own with or without supervision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-541\" width=\"276\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSC_0187-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Transition to becoming an independent reader<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended: <strong>8\u201dx8\u201d SOFTCOVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you will always continue to read together with your child, you can gradually encourage your child to read books on their own, in their free time. At this stage, you can move to a softcover book BUT we advise a&nbsp; 8\u201dx8\u201d book size. The bigger page size enables kids to move pages freely. You can always opt for the premium lustre page finish for this size as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8x8_-Softcover-Rs.599_-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8x8_-Softcover-Rs.599_-.png 250w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8x8_-Softcover-Rs.599_--52x60.png 52w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Independent readers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended: <strong>5.5\u201dx5.5\u201d SOFTCOVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your independent young reader can now definitely graduate to a softcover book format without any hesitations! The 5.5\u201dx5.5\u201d size is handy, easy to carry anywhere and lightweight enough to make it the perfect travel companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.5x5.5_-Softcover-Rs.399_-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.5x5.5_-Softcover-Rs.399_-.png 250w, https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5.5x5.5_-Softcover-Rs.399_--52x60.png 52w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zooboo<\/a> books have rounded edges for child safety. In general, hardcover books work well for younger kids and for those who love to carry books on-the-go. Softcover books are fine for older kids and for those looking for an inexpensive option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zooboostory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zooboo<\/a> recommended size for ALL kids: <strong>8\u201dx8\u201d HARDCOVER<\/strong>. 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